BE-NETTE C. REVIDAD, CSTKADRE Security Training Institute, Inc.

( an Introduction the the world of terror )

At the end of the session, the trainees are expected to:

Identify correctly the possible threats of terrorism;

Familiarize with the SOP’s and safety precausions before, during, and after a terrorist attack.

As a private security professional your duty is to:

Protect the lives and properties of the client.

Preserve a safe and sound environment.

Maintain the peace and order of your AOR.

enforce access control measures necessary for the safety of your cleints

Indentify the potential threats of terrorism...

It is an unlawfull act of violence

The objective is to create fear

A political act designed by groups to have their message heard

Domestic terrorism involves groups whose terrorist activities are directed at elements of our government without foreign involvement.

International terrorism involves groups whose terrorist activities are foreign-based and/or directed by countries or groups outside the country. Sept. 11 is an example of International Terrorism.

Three manifestations of terrorismReligionPolitics Ideology

FirearmsExplosive and Incendiary DevicesChemical AgentsBiological AgentsNuclear Weapon

Military FacilitiesGovernment

FacilitiesLarge Cities International

AirportsPublic GatheringsHigh-Profile

Landmarks

Be Aware of Your SurroundingsReport to the Police Unusual

Behavior, Suspicious Packages, and Strange

Devices.Be Aware of Exits - Plan to Get Out!Learn First Aid & Get a First Aid KitBe Familiar With Fire Extinguishers

Some tips / hints to identify a possible Improvised Explosive Devices – IED

Unexpected from Someone UnfamiliarNo Return Address on ItMarked with “Personal” or “Confidential”Strange Odors or StainsProtruding Wires or Aluminum FoilUnusual Weight, Lopsided or Oddly

Shaped Inappropriate or Unusual Labeling

Any anonymous caller reports that a bomb has been placed in an establishment; a hand written, type written , computer printed or paper cut out letters statement or phrase sent or left to broadcast a bomb scare.

Expect every call as bomb threat. Do not panic. Listen attentively to the caller and try to elicit

where the bomb is, what it looks like, who placed the bomb or the time of possible detonation and the reasons.

Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Record the conversation if necessary. Note the background noises, voices

characteristics, male or female, young or old and tone or accent.

Note the time and duration of the call.

Do not panicTurn off electrical and gas units

when possible.Report immediately to the building

administrator, chief security officer, duty officer or the most ranking senior officer

Call immediate assistance from the nearest military / police office.

Do not panic  Evacuate personnel at least 300 feet

away from the bomb. Turn off electrical or gas units. Do not touch or move unknown

objects. Secure the area Call for assistance. Alert EMS for medical services to

include the use of ambulance.

Thank you for your time

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